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JAMES WILLOUGHBY. Teste. Master. FRANCIS A. PERIER, Secretary. From the minutes of Bro. M. B. O'Neil.
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Thus ended one of the most notable events in the history of Norfolk. There is now liv- ing in Norfolk a venerable lady who danced with General Lafayette at the ball given by the citizens in his honor. Napthali Lodge, No. 36, became extinct in 1843. The records of the venerable lodge are now held by special act of the Grand Lodge of Virginia by At- lantic Lodge, No. 2, as their custodian, and are highly prized by that lodge. After this time Norfolk Lodge, No. I, was the only lodge in the city until October 14, 1854, when Atlantic Lodge, No. 2. was chartered, with George L. Upshur as worshipful master. It started out under most favorable auspices, but in less than one year from its charter, Norfolk was visited by the fearful scourge of yellow fever. The heroic Upshur fell at his post, battling with the dread disease. Norfolk Lodge, No. I, lost many of its members also.
the person of Past Master L. Jack Oliver, the present district deputy grand master.
The first temple erected in the city was situated on the corner of Freemason and Cumberland streets; the next, on the east side of Church street nearly opposite the Odd Fel- lows' Hall, and was the property of Norfolk Lodge, No. I. The present temple on the cor- ner of Freemason and Brewer streets was erected in 1874-75, and is the home of most of the fraternity. In addition to the lodges named, there is Norfolk United Chapter, R. A. M., No. I, chartered January 18, 1820, and Grice Commandery, K. T., No. 16, char- tered April 20, 1866.
Norfolk Lodge, No. I, A. F. & A. M., Alexander T. Hofheimer. W. M., Isaac Moritz, secretary, meets in the Masonic Tem- ple the first Tuesday of each month. Num- ber of members, 120.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M., brethren of both lodges united in forming Henry L. Myers, W. M .. George W. Wilson, secretary, meets in the Masonic Temple the
On June 12, . IS6;, a number of the Owens Lodge. No. 164, with Thomas F. Owens as its first master. He, in 1869, was . second Monday of each month. Number of members So.
elected most worshipful grand master of the State, being the third and last grand master Elizabeth Lodge, No. 34, A. F. & A. M., R. A. Pebworth, W. M .. R. F. Cleverly, sec- retary, meets in Odd Fellows' Hall, Atlantic City Ward, the first Tuesday of each month. Number of members, 55. selected from the Norfolk Masons. Decem- ber 15. 1869. Ruth Lodge, No. 89, was char- tered, with James B. Blanks as its first master. This lodge was composed of young men who had settled in Norfolk from different parts of Ruth Lodge, No. 89, A. F. & A. M., Law- rence Royster, W. M .. William N. Grubb, secretary, meets in the Masonic Temple the third Tuesday of each month. Number of members, 100. the State and other States, and was originally intended to be called.the Lodge of the Strang- ers. During this time Kempsville Lodge was chartered ( December 12, 1871), and drew many members from Atlantic Lodge. It was Owens Lodge, No. 164. A. F. & A. M., Walter H. Hall. W. M .. B. A. Marsden, sec- retary. meets in the Masonic Temple the sec- members, 68. afterward removed to Princess Anne Court House, and the name changed to Princess Anne Lodge, No. 25. Berkley Lodge, No. ; ond Thursday of each month. Number of 167. was chartered December 11, 1871, and drew strength from both Nos. 1 and 2. Corinthian Lodge, No. 266. A. F. & A. M., S. R. Hill. W. M .. L. Jack Oliver, sec- retary. meets in Ingram's Hall. Brambleton Ward. the second Tuesday of each month. Number of members, 35. Elizabeth Lodge. No. 34. was chartered in 1871, with P. M. James E. Wright, of No. I, as its first master. December 9. 1897, Corinthian Lodge. No. 266, was chartered and Atlantic Lodge furnished its first master in
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Newton Fitz, high priest. John Walters, sec- retary, meets in the Masonic Temple the first Monday of each month.
Grice Commandery, No. 16. K. T., Harry Hodges, eminent commander. George B. Jenkins, recorder, meets in the Masonic Tem- ple the fourth Monday of each month.
There are 438 affiliated Masons in the city and about 250 non-affiliates.
The members of the fraternity are at all times glad to welcome visiting brethren. They can always be certain of a cordial greeting and an Old Virginia welcome. I have en- deavored to give a slight outline of the his- tory of Masonry in our city by the sea for the last 170 years, but space allowed me is too limited to go into detail. There are many interesting occasions which could not be de- scribed in so limited a space, but I hope that I have said enough to assure the craft throughout the United States and the world that the true spirit of Masonry lives and flourishes in the "Oid Borough.'
Henry L. Turner,. P. M. Atlantic No. 3.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. E.
"The faults of our brothers we write upon the sand: Their virtues upon the tablets of love and memory."
Ever since the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks has been organized, these beau- tiful words have been the motto of every mem- ber of the order. . Once every year Elks all over the country hold memorial exercises in memory of their absent brothers who have passed away, and these impressive exercises are always attended by thousands of people, no matter where they are held.
On the 15th day of November, 1885, a meeting was held in this city for the purpose of organizing Norfolk Lodge, No. 38, B. P. O. F. Frank L. Slade presided at this meeting, and after the objects of the order were ex- plained, the session adjourned to meet again on the 29th, and on that date Norfolk Lodge was instituted in the same room that they now
occupy in the Academy and Music building. After the lodge had been duly instituted, the following officers were elected: Exalted ruler. Frank L. Slade; esteemed leading knight, Henry C. Chase; esteemed loyal knight, M. P. Waller; esteemed lecturing knight, Frank Il. White; secretary, Thomas J. Arrington; treasurer, Frank H. Camp; tyler, T. G. Church; esquire, A. G. Gale; chaplain, E. M. Allen; inner guard, W. A. Foster; trustees : John F. Trudewind, M. W. Jenkins and S. S. Kelly.
February 27, 1887, a committee was ap- pointed to select a suitable place in the cem- etery for an Elks' Rest, and they selected an admirably located plot, on which was later un- veiled a magnificent bronze elk. Elks from many other cities participated in the unveil- ing ceremonies, which were very elaborate.
The present officers of Norfolk Lodge are : W. H. Venable, exalted ruler; W. H. Sar- geant, Jr., esteemed leading knight; D. J. MacFarland, esteemed loyal knight; W. J. C. Stockley, esteemed lecturing night; W. B. Langley, secretary; W. W. Dey, treasurer; R. E. Riddick, esquire; E. T. Wright, tyler; H. E. Chase, chaplain; F. H. Tholl, inner guard; A. Moses, organist ; board of trustees : R. D. Nichols, E. R. Joynes, A. P. Jones.
Young Men's Christian Assocation.
The association was organized February 28, 1856, in the room of the Freemason Street Baptist Church. Dr. S. K. Jackson was the first president, with T. F. Owens, C. A. Santos and A. M. McPheters as vice-presi- dents and Charles H. Langley and A. L. Seabury, secretary and vice-secretary, respect- ively. The venerable W. D. Reynolds, who is a member of the board of directors, was one of the active workers in the early days, and has alays retained an active interest is the affairs of the association.
Tlie association was incorporated in 1886 and the new building movement inaugurated. Evangelist Moody was largely instrumental in
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arousing the citizens to the importance of such a building, and under the energetic leadership of General Secretary Dadmun, the necessary funds wore secured and the enterprise pushed to a successful completion. It was thought by some that the building was too large for the size of the city, but the subsequent growth of the city and development of the various asso- ciation activities have already proved the wis- dom of those who planned and built for the future growth, as well as for present needs.
In no city in the State has there been a more cordial support of this valuable work for young men and boys than in Norfolk. The liberality of the citizens has been rewarded during the past year with the largest results.in the history of the association. The gymna- sium classes have been crowded to overflow- ing, frequently as high as 60 and 70 gathering upon the floor for exercise at one time. The enrollment in the educational classes has been nearly double that of any previous year, with a total of over 118, who have been attracted to the various evening classes conducted for the benefit of employed young men. The steady increase in attendance and interest at the Bible classes, literary society and gospel meetings for men and boys on Sunday after- noons have been most gratifying to all. It is expected that the present year ( 1900) will eclipse all previous records in several respects.
The present officers and board of directors are as follows: Dr. L. Lankford, president ; W. W. Vicar, vice-president; W. B. Roper, second vice-president; Dr. N. A. McCurdey. third vice-president: C. C. Couper, recording secretary: T. S. Southgate, W. H. Barnard. Barton Myers, Alfred Clay, Frank Hitch, Luther Sheldon. T. J. Nottingham, A. S. Couper, W. D. Reynolds, G. Benson Ferebee. Harry K. Walcott and J. I. Jenkins. H. A. Meacham is general secretary ; Ambrose Page. junior secretary; W. H. Ward. physical di- rector; Robert Douglass, membership secre- tary.
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
The president is Mrs. Annie Barnes; vice- president, Mrs. A. J. Makinson; correspond- ing secretary, Miss Carrie Lambert; record- ing secretary, Mrs. T. E. Lee; treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Makinson.
FLORENCE CRITTENDEN HOME
Is the greatest visible work of the Norfolk Women's Christian Temperance Union, and its friends. It is managed by a board which fills vacancies by members of its own choos- ing, all of whom must be members of some local branch of the W. C. T. U. The man- agers collected from the members of the W. C T. U. in the State, and from friends of rescue work. all the price of the Chapel street property except $1.000, which was given by Charles N. Crittenden as a memorial to his little daughter. The Home is supported by- voluntary offerings and by an allowance of $300 per year from the city treasury. Last summer ( 1900) the old wing of the building was torn down and rebuilt, and the whole place renovated and put in good sanitary condi- tion. A large per cent. of the girls received at the Home are saved.
The Mary F. Ballentine Home
For aged women is located on Park avenue. between Bond street and Corprew avenue. The president is Thomas R. Ballentine; sec- retary. W. W. Vicar; treasurer. Caldwell Hardy: matron, Miss E. E. Sellen. A view of the Home is shown on a near by page.
The Episcopal Church Home
For aged. infirm and indigent females, lo- cated at No. 417 Bute street, has for- its offi- cers : President. C. Whittle Sams: matron, Miss A. C. Clemmitt.
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The Turney Home for Boys
Is located at No. 268 Bank street ; the matron is Mrs. Mary F. Hallett.
The Girls' Home
Is located at No. 210 Brewer street. It is managed by the following named officers : President, Mrs. Jane Lauder: vice-president, Miss May Reed; secretary, Mrs. Lewis B. White; treasurer, Miss Nonie Wilkinson; matron, Miss Ada Ransome.
The Jackson Female Orphan Asylum
Is located at No. 112 Charlotte street. Rich- ard H. Baker is president ; B. P. Loyall. sec- retary; J. L. Farrant. treasurer; Miss F. A Woodley, matron.
Norfolk Seamen's Friend Society.
Col. William Lamb, president ; Rev. J. B. Merritt, chaplain.
Norfolk Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
L. Clay Kilby, president; W. B. Barton, secretary.
Thomas Jefferson Lodge, No. 45, Orangemen.
W. M., J. P. Grunewald; secretary, J. W. Shell ; treasurer, G. M. Baker.
Friendship Council, No. 4, Order of Chosen Friends.
Counselor, J. H. Rose; secretary, J. W. Beasley.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Canton No. 31, Patriarchs Militant : Cap- tain, Andrew Dusch; clerk, George W. Hill. Old Dominion Encampment. No. I : Chief
patriarch, R. D. Williamson ; S. W., W. R. Mc- Dowell; H. P., Jonathan Martin; J. W., W. R. Brown ; scribe, R. H. Worsham; treasurer, J. P. Epps.
Jerusalem Encampment, No. 4: Chicf patriarch, E. A. Runaldi; scribe, James E. Mc- Coy.
Washington Lodge, No. 2: N. G., B. D. Blick; secretary. James H. Hill.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 9: N. G., Miles Wood; secretary, Henry Wetzel.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 51: N. G., J. C. Phillips ; secretary, J. D. Armstrong.
Harmony Lodge. No. 19: N. G .. H. F. Graves : recording secretary. John T. Cross. Lambert's Point Lodge: N. G., B. A. Allen : secretary. B. F. Albright.
Vandalia Lodge, No. 47: N. G., G. W. Crocker; secretary, G. C. Erwin.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 32: N. G .. C. P. Schmus; secretary, George W. Toms.
Columbia Lodge, No. 44: N. G., Dr. George D. Levy: secretary, H. S. Coles.
Huntersville Lodge, No. 123: N. G., E. . V. Atwood; recording secretary. T. B. Kelly.
Knights of Pythias.
Uniform Rank. First Virginia Regiment : Colonel, G. W. Batcly; lieutenant-colonel, S. J. Harwood : major, W. C. Corbitt ; adjutant, Henry L. Myers ; quartermaster, W. C. Withy; commander, J. T. Lawrence.
-Virginia Company, No. 2: Cap- tain, A. Dusch ; treasurer, George W. Battley; recorder, William H. Holland.
Endowment Rank, Section No. 3862: President, C. H. Spann : secretary, George W. Battley.
Section No. 47: President, Jacob Kraemer : secretary, Ira T. Holt.
Norfolk Lodge. No. 9: C. C., Abe Moses : K. of R. and S., J. L. Williams.
Charity Lodge. No. 10: C. C., J. T. Hud- gins : K. of R. and'S .. R. D. Williamson.
Brambleton Lodge. No. 56: C. C., W. C. Spann: K. of R. and S .. W. A. Wickhouse.
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Rathbone Lodge, No. 93 : C. C., George W. Hoff: K. of R. and S., James E. Hanowell.
Heptasophians or Seven Wise Men.
Virginia Conclave, No. I : Archon, A. C. Ward; chancellor, William Rawlings.
Friendship Conclave No. 2: Archon, A. S. Jones ; scribe, W. G. Gregory.
Columbia Conclave, No. 7 : Chancellor, O. G. Allen: treasurer, R. D. Smithers; scribe, John Hall.
Harmony Conclave. No. II: Archon, Charles I. Stengle: chancellor, John O. Car- roll : scribe, H. C. Willis ; treasurer, A. F. Mor- rissett.
Improved Order of Heptasophs.
Landmark Conclave, No. 245: Archon, F. L. Bonney: treasurer. W. N. Grubb; sec- retary, W. M. Simpson : financier. E. W. Reid. Norfolk Conclave, No. 252: Archon, Dr. L. Lofton: treasurer, J. N. McBride; secre- tary. J. W. Bates.
Knights of Honor.
Orient Lodge, No. 734; Reporter, E. T. Thomas.
Norfolk Lodge. No. 956: Dictator, R. Gatewood : reporter, G. W. Wilson; treasurer, WV. N. Grubb.
Old Dominion Lodge, No. 1197: Dic- tator, J. R. Pettis; reporter, John M. Brough- ton.
Virginia Lodge, No. 195, Knights and Ladies of Honor.
Protector, B. D. ' Blick; secretary, E. T. Thomas.
Royal Arcanum.
Norfolk Council, No. 228: Regent, Hen- ry Brant: secretary, T. B. Jackson. .
Pocahontas Council, No. 493: Regent, J. A. Nengebauer; secretary, Frank J. Bain.
Campostella Council, No. 903: Regent, Frank H. Townsend; secretary, William M. Simpson.
Tidewater Council, No. 1302: Regent. M. Adelsdorf: secretary, Walter P. Russell: col- lector, E. W. Reid.
Friendship Council, No. 32, American Legion of Honor.
Commander. Robert Stevens : collector. H. Hodges: secretary, William N. Grubb.
Friendship Council, No. 4, Order of Choscu Friends.
Councilor, J. H. Rose; secretary, J. W. Beasley.
Home Circle.
Old Dominion Council. No. 28: Leader, H. S. Herman; secretary. William N. Grubb. Matoaca Council, No. 147: Leader. J. P. Keville; secretary, J. E. Allen.
Elizabeth Camp, No. 3. Woodmen of the World.
Consol Commander, W. P. Murphy ; clerk, A. C. Fine.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 125. Knights of the Mystic Chain.
Commander, J. A. Dalby ; vice-commander. D. Agey; secretary, Joseph Stebbins, Jr.
Norfolk Tent, No. 6. Knights of the Macca- bces.
' Commander, J. L. Vetter; record keeper, E. W. Reid.
BENEVOLENT AND FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS OF PORTSMOUTH.
Masonry in Portsmouth. Seaboard Lodge, No. 56, A. F. & A. M. :
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L. H. Davis, . W. M. : W. L. Davis, secretary; R. S. Grant, treasurer.
Portsmouth Naval Lodge, No. 100, A. F. & A. M .: Robert Ridley. W. M .; John Rut- ter, secretary; D. A. Williams, treasurer.
At. Horeb Chapter, No. I. R. A. M .: R. E. Warren. secretary.
Portsmouth Commandery, No. 5. K. T. : J. W. Barclay, E. C .; John W. Rutter. recorder.
Portsmouth Conclave, No. 93, Knights of Damon.
Commander. C. E. Murden ; secretary and collector, J. A. Scott.
Knights of Pythias.
Uniform Rank. Atlantic Company, No. 1 : Commander. R. P. Bunting, Jr .; recorder, Charles L. Skeeter.
Portsmouth Company, No. 15: Commander, B. Frank Vaughan; recorder, G. M. Peed.
Endowment Rank, Section 13: President, C. S. Sherwood; secretary, W. A. Culpepper. Section 2919: President, J. C. Niemeyer; vice-president, T. G. Parker; sec- retary. J. A. Scott.
Portsmouth Lodge. No. 16: C. C., Charles L. Skeeter ; K. of R. and S., John C. Summers.
Atlantic Lodge, No. 24: C. C., A. W. Lock; K. of R. and S., C. P. Brownley.
Seaside Lodge, No. So: C. C .. W. L. Walmsley : K. of R. and S., G. S. Bell.
Royal Arcanum.
Portsmouth Council. No. 227: Regent, S. Y. Brown : vice-regent, H. C. Walker; secre- tary, S. P. Wigg.
Ocean Council, No. 1063: Regent, Ar- mand DeR. Myers; secretary, S. Cleburne Browne.
James Monroe Council. No .. 1548: Re- gent, Jesse P. Neville : secretary, James A. Davis ; collector, V. C. Hanrahan.
Chesapeake Lodge, No. 1150, Knights of Honor.
Dictator, G. P. Barnes; reporter, John D. New.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Canton Portsmouth, No. 1. Patriarchs Militant : Commander, H. C. Reynolds.
Wildey Encampment, No. 3: C. P., Rob- ert C. Williams; recording secretary, Charles E. Murden.
Old Dominion Lodge, No. 5: Recording secretary, David W. Murden.
Tidewater Lodge, No. 66: Recording secretary, C. W. King.
Grice Lodge, No. 83: Secretary, George A. Scott.
Improved Order of Heptasophs.
Old Dominion Conclave, No. 293 : Archon, W. D. Ballentine; secretary, S. C. Browne; treasurer, G. P. Barnes.
Portsmouth Conclave, No. 15: Archon, William H. Stewart ; secretary, S. A. Staples; treasurer, T. S. Lawrence.
Portsmouth Lodge, No. 82, B. P. O. E.
E. R., Charles Welton; E. L. K., James WV. Brown, Jr .; E. L. K., R. H. Neville; E. L. K., F. K. Wonnycott : secretary, Calvin H. Tabb; treasurer, G. A. Tabb.
Portsmouth Council. No. 5, Order of Chosen Friends.
Councilor, Elvington Knott; secretary, J. W .. Goodman.
Magnolia Camp. No. 4, Woodmen of the World.
C. C., C. H. Herbert: A. L., Harry Eller : banker. J. R. McWilliams; clerk, E. L ... Dashiell.
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Howard Division, No. 2, Sous of Temper- ance.
WV. B., A. W. Moore; R. S .. J. C. Herbert.
Benevolent Christian Union
President, Mrs. E. S. Sherwood; secre- tary, Mrs. H. E, Culpepper, Jr.
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Joseph H. Plunkett Council, No. 473. Catholic Benevolent Legion.
President, John J. Shea : secretary, W. T. Nolan; treasurer, M. J. Hughes.
St. Paul's Council, No. 418, Knights of Co- lumbus. 1
R. S., K. J. Griffin: F. A., T. J. Gibney; treasurer, J. C. Bain.
Catholic Knights of America. -
President, Patrick Holden ; vice-president, John J. Shea: recording secretary William A. Langhorne; financial secretary, A. L. Bilisoly; treasurer, Joseph L. Bilisoly: ser- geant-at-arms, M. J. Mulvey: chaplain, Rev. T. J. Brady.
St. Joseph's Society.
President, P. J. Lyons: vice-president, J. : J. Heffron: recording secretary. P. J. Riley ; financial secretary, P. T. Gallagher ; treasurer. P. J. Riley; sergeant-at-arms, Malachi Hudgins.
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
President, P. J. Riley; secretary, E. M. Walsh; treasurer, John T. Gallilee.
Trinity Chapter, No. 346, Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Director, E. W. Maupin, Jr .; secretary. Bartow Ford : treasurer. R. S. Marshall.
Y. M. C. A.
President, F. L. Crocker : treasurer. L. C. Phillips : recording secretary. W. R. Stevens; general secretary, James P. Stubbs.
The following interesting facts concerning young men give a graphic outline of the merit of the work done in their behalf: "Over 2,000 boys become young men every day in our na- tion. There are 12,000,000 young men in the United States. In line 12 abreast they would form a column 2,000 miles long. For each to be idle one week is equal to over 200,000 being idle in one year. They represent force enough to build a railroad from New York to San Francisco in one day."
Portsmouth, with its many hundreds of young men and the boys who are becoming men daily. could not afford to be without this organization now occupying its new building. That is a place of resort for young men and boys open seven days in the week, with its many attractions to counteract evil influences that are continually brought to bear on these classes. The new building has been practically : completed since April, and most of the build- ing has been in use since that time, but the formal opening was delayed until October 3. 1901, in order that the financial arrangements might be adjusted.
Previous to April. 1900, the association occupied the old building on the present site. that was inadequate in every respect, and owed $5.000 on the building and site. This re- quired the payment of $300 per year for in- terest, which was met out of the interest fund. but now the association owns its own build- ing. modern in every particular, and with ap- pointments that will compare favorably with any association in the State. The income from the two stores and rooms rented for apart- ments on the third floor bring in an amount sufficient to pay the interest on the bonded in- debtedness and insurance, leaving the associa- tion rent free. This does not mean, however, that the association will not require as much
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from the sustaining and contributing mem- bers as in the past, but will require a little more, because a larger building and the larger work that was needed will require a larger out- lay in order to accomplish the desired results. . The following gentlemen compose . the building committee: Judge Legh R. Watts, chairman ; James T. Borum, J. M. Cratty, F. D. Gill. E. N. Wilcox (deceased), and L. McK. Jack, treasurer, who, with President Crocker, have given much of their time, thought and energy to this project; and to them is largely due the successful completion of the building movement. The men alone have not labored for this building, but the members of the Women's Auxiliary were as- sidious in their efforts in this particular, and have aided materially.
Portsmouth Orphan Asylum.
President, E. C. Brooks; vice-president, Legh R. Watts; secretary, William H. Stew- art ; treasurer, George L. Neville; superintend- ent, William A. Culpepper.
King's Daughters' Hospital.
President, Mrs. Yates McAlpine Wilson; superintendent, Miss Elizabeth Carpenter.
Women's Christian Temperance Union.
President, Mrs. M. A. Moore; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. M. D. Martin ; secretary, Mrs. M. E. Saunders.
CHAPTER XV
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AND BUILDINGS 4
THE NORFOLK COUNTY FERRIES-HOSPITAL ST. VINCENT DE PAUL -- THE PUBLIC BUILD- INGS OF NORFOLK-THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS OF PORTSMOUTH-THE NORFOLK COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
THE NORFOLK COUNTY FERRIES.
The numerous branches and creeks which empty into the Elizabeth River as well as the river itself, which divides the county into three sections, made public ferries necessary for the convenience of the people from the time of the earliest settlement.
There were three regularly established fer- ries in Lower Norfolk County as early as 1637, supported by a levy of six pounds of tobacco on each tithable person. There were small boats for foot passengers only. The General Assembly passed an Act in January, 1641, providing for ferries and bridges, and paying ferrymen by a levy to be made by the commis- sioners of the county in which the ferry was kept. The charges for ferries becoming too burdensome for the taxpayers, the law provid- ing for ferries to be kept up at public expense was repealed and the County Courts were au- thorized to grant franchises to individuals for a term of years and fix rates, and in 1655 County Courts were authorized to license fer- ries. An Act of Assembly was passed in 1673, in which the county commissioners were directed to report to the next session the most eligible places for establishing free ferries. The General Assembly in August, 1702, enacted "for the good regulation of ferries, whichi
prove very useful for the dispatch of public affairs, and for the ease and benefit of travel- ers, and in business that they be kept at places named in the Act," -- among many others, "In Norfolk County from Norfolk Towne to Saw- yer's point or Lovitt's plantation ( Ports- mouth's site), the price for a man six pence, for a man and horse one shilling."
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